What is the 50 State Quarters® Program costing U.S. taxpayers?
Nothing. In fact, the U.S. Government is making money on the 50 State Quarters Program. The cost to manufacture a quarter is about 5 cents, providing a profit of approximately 20 cents per coin. United States Mint profits go to the general fund of the U.S. Treasury to help fund U.S. Government operations, reduce the need for new or higher taxes, and reduce the Federal Government’s debt. No tax revenues will be used in either the manufacture or the promotion of the state quarters. All costs are funded from the United States Mint’s earned revenue.
